Name: Rare Pair of Stunning Vintage 1973 Klipsch Model BK WO Belle Loud Speakers
Brand: Klipsch
Rating: 4.7 (24 reviews)

Rare Pair of Stunning Vintage 1973 Klipsch Model BK WO Belle Loud Speakers

View Similar Items

1920's Antique RCA Radiola Loud Speaker Model 100

Pair of Vintage Atlas Copco 510-8 Speakers

Pair of Sculptural Summit Speakers

Rare Pair of Pearl & Oakley Acoustics Ceramic Chinese Urn Stereo Speakers

Vintage Radio Rentals Speakers Model 91, italy, 1955

JBL Speaker Model C-38 in the Style of George Nelson

Pair of Vintage Drum Shape Bar Stools SONY Speakers Reversible Seats MINT!

Martin Logan Ascent Speakers Pair

Stunning Stylized Mid-Century Modern Electro Voice Stereo Speakers in Walnut

Braun Stereo Atelier 1-81 by Dieter Rams + Braun L2 Speaker Pair 1958 RARE

Quad Electrostatic Loudspeakers, Rare Midcentury Modern Set Collectors Speakers

Industrial Philips Speaker

About the Item

This stunning pair of original 1973 Klipsch Belle loud speakers are from a one-owner estate and are in spectacular condition for their age. Despite their relatively large scale and weight, this pair remains in such amazing condition because they were only moved for the 3rd time when removed from the previous owner's finished basement. True to their name, these rare beauties look just as gorgeous as they sound in their Mid-Century, oiled walnut cabinets. More info on these speakers: The Klipsch Belle was originally introduced in 1971 and today it is considered the queen of the Klipsch heritage line. It is the only speaker system Paul Klipsch designed with a woman in mind, his wife whom he named the speaker after. As the story goes, Belle Klipsch wanted a less obtrusive, pleasing to the eye speaker system for their living room, yet without compromising the trademark Klipsch sound. Starting with the enclosure design of the famed La Scala system, Paul Klipsch tweaked the proportions of cabinet to give it a more balanced look and “beautified” it with grille cloth and high-grade veneer. Of course Belle couldn’t have been more pleased with the results, not to mention the thousands of wives thereafter. The Belle has a truly timeless esthetic appeal that seems to get even better with age. While the Belle Klipsch has been called the most beautiful heritage speaker system of all time, not many were sold. It is pretty much sonically identical to the La Scala system, which was priced approximately 55% lower (85% lower if you settled for a pair of unfinished Scalas) then the Belles. Because the buying demographic of Klipsch speakers was predominantly men, most of which weren’t concerned with style, you can understand why paying a premium for beauty was not appealing. Ironically, today, of all the Klipsch Heritage systems, the Belle has seen the biggest increase in value because there are relatively so few around. K-77-M High Frequency Driver/Horn The famed compression driver /horn tweeter gives you vivid, sparkling high frequency detail beyond the range of audibility. You hear a sharply focused, lifelike stereo image. Dynamic range is breathtaking. Distortion is nowhere to be heard. K-55-V Alnico Mid Range Driver/Exponential Metal Horn Midrange frequencies are the most critical to your enjoyment of music. In the Belle, these frequencies are capably handled by a powerful, smooth sounding compression driver/horn assembly. This midrange driver assists the Belle, in delivering an amazing 104 decibels of sound pressure when operating on just one watt of input power. This results in awesome dynamic range and distortion free response. K-33 Woofer The K-33 fully takes advantage of it folded bass horn cabinet. Deep full-bodied bass that is not only heard but felt! Type AA Crossover The passive crossover network of the Belle, is a vital component to the overall performance of the system and is a classic example of the KLIPSCH dedication to engineering excellence. This network takes incoming electrical information and assigns it to the proper driver to achieve the smoothest frequency response. Unmatched Craftsmanship KLIPSCH cabinetry is the immediately evident indicator of the construction quality that has made KLIPSCH famous. Meticulously crafted by the finest craftsman in the business. Each pair is precisely matched for color and grain structure. One tiny flaw in one speaker and the pair is destroyed. The cabinet of the Belle, is also critical to its bass response since a large part of this cabinet forms the woofer horn. Belle Folded Bass Horn The Belle’s folded horn woofer has long been the marvel of audio enthusiasts and engineers alike. The horn has always been the most efficient means of reproducing sound. But for deep bass, a horn of considerable length is required. KLIPSCH long ago solved this problem by "folding" a horn into a more compact size, resulting in unmatched bass reproduction. Specifications FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 54 Hz - 17 kHz ±3dB POWER HANDLING: 100 w max continuous (400 w peak) SENSITIVITY: 103 dB @ 1watt/1meter MAX ACOUSTIC OUTPUT: 120 dB SPL NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 8 ohms CROSSOVER FREQUENCY: HF: 4500 Hz; MF: 450 Hz MAXIMUM ACOUSTIC OUTPUT: 120 dB SPL TWEETER K-77-F 1" (2.54 cm) Phenolic diaphragm compression driver MIDRANGE K-55-X 2" (5.08 cm) Phenolic diaphragm compression driver MID FREQUENCY HORN Exponential Horn WOOFER K-33-E 15" Fiber-composite cone / folded horn-loaded ENCLOSURE MATERIAL Birch Plywood and Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) ENCLOSURE TYPE Fully horn-loaded DIMENSIONS 35.625" x 30.125" x 18.75" (90.5 x 76.5 x 47.6 cm) WEIGHT 125 lbs. (56.75 kg) FINISHES Walnut Lacquer, Mahogany Lacquer, Medium Oak Lacquer, Black Lacquer, and Unfinished Oak FREE HOLIDAY SHIPPING THROUGH THE END OF THE MONTH! BUY BY THE 19TH AND RECEIVE BY CHRISTMAS!

Creator:
Klipsch (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 35.625 in (90.49 cm)Width: 30.125 in (76.52 cm)Depth: 18.75 in (47.63 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Walnut
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1973
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Between the two speakers there are only a couple small veneer chips absolutely no stains or discoloration to the veneer.
Seller Location:
Lafayette, IN
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU268038931723

More From This Seller

View All

Large 1920's Vintage Scientific Anatomical Human 3D Educational Ear Model

Located in Lafayette, IN

Large 1920's Vintage scientific anatomical human 3D ear model. Large 16" scale and wonderful antique patina!

Category

Vintage 1920s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Rubber, Wood

Large 1920's Vintage Scientific Anatomical Human 3D Educational Ear Model

$250 Sale Price

74% Off

Rare 1939 Vintage Viking Oak Corner Console Radio by Romweber

By Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in Lafayette, IN

Very rare corner radio with custom Viking Oak cabinet by the Romweber Furniture Company of Batesville, IN. Radio features: - Stromberg Carlson M...

Category

Vintage 1930s Gothic Revival Musical Instruments

Materials

Oak

Rare 1939 Vintage Viking Oak Corner Console Radio by Romweber

$999 Sale Price

50% Off

Large Vintage Scientific Botanical Plant 3d Educational Leaf Cross-Section Model

By Denoyer-Geppert

Located in Lafayette, IN

1940's leaf cross-section model by Denoyer-Geppert of Chicago, Illinois. Model stands 19" tall and features Hand-painted details with excellent original...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Rubber

Large Vintage Scientific Botanical Plant 3d Educational Leaf Cross-Section Model

$375 Sale Price

74% Off

Large 1950s Vintage Scientific Anatomical Human 3D Educational Eye Eyeball Model

Located in Lafayette, IN

1950's Vintage scientific human 3d eyeball model. Hand-painted with wonderful original patina!

Category

Vintage 1950s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Rubber

Large 1950s Vintage Scientific Anatomical Human 3D Educational Eye Eyeball Model

$499 Sale Price

75% Off

Large 1940s Vintage Industrial Apothecary Laboratory Teaching Scale Balance

Located in Lafayette, IN

Rare 1940's vintage large-scale teaching scale/balance. Scale stands a massive 50" tall and was originally used as an instructional scale in a Purdue University...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel, Iron

Large 1940s Vintage Industrial Apothecary Laboratory Teaching Scale Balance

$875 Sale Price

64% Off

Antique 19th Century Forged Iron Runner & Painted Wood Child Size Sled

Located in Lafayette, IN

Charming child-size sled from the mid to late 19th century. Sled features forged/riveted iron runners, wooden deck, and original hand painted patina. Wonderful size and wonderful pat...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century Forged Iron Runner & Painted Wood Child Size Sled

$959 Sale Price

20% Off

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

1920's Antique RCA Radiola Loud Speaker Model 100

$399

Pair of Vintage Atlas Copco 510-8 Speakers

Located in Hampstead, QC

Atlas Copco Model 510–8 Speakers * Baffle enclosure * Second grille to enable bi-directional sound dispersion * Standard 8 inch loudspeakers * Enclosure made from satin brushed alum...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Vintage Atlas Copco 510-8 Speakers

$550 / set

Pair of Sculptural Summit Speakers

By Summit

Located in Antwerp, BE

Pair of sculptural summit speakers.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of Sculptural Summit Speakers

$5,555 / set

Rare Pair of Pearl & Oakley Acoustics Ceramic Chinese Urn Stereo Speakers

By Altec Lansing Corporation

Located in St. Louis, MO

Very Unique 1980s Asian Modern Pearl & Oakley Acoustics custom home audio speakers in the form of Chinese lidded urns or ceramic vases with crackle glaze...

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Rare Pair of Pearl & Oakley Acoustics Ceramic Chinese Urn Stereo Speakers

$2,850 / set

Vintage Radio Rentals Speakers Model 91, italy, 1955

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage Radio Rentals Speakers Model 91.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Musical Instruments

Materials

Bakelite

Vintage Radio Rentals Speakers Model 91, italy, 1955

$532

JBL Speaker Model C-38 in the Style of George Nelson

By JBL 1

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A JBL speaker with a medium toned walnut cabinet model # C-38 with cast aluminum legs in the style of George Nelson. Inside the enclosure contains one sing...

Category